The Town FilesWinslow, Indiana
Town in Pike County · population 764 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $90,900
- Household income
- $59,464
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 11 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 34
- Median age
- 39.1
Winslow is a town of 764 people in Pike County, Indiana. The median home is worth $90,900, below the typical Indiana town ($150,400). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 94% of Indiana towns, quieter than 90% of Indiana towns.
How Winslow ranks
Percentile among Indiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Indiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Winslow is worth $90,900, below the typical Indiana town ($150,400). Homes cost about 1.5 times the median household income of $59,464, which is more affordable than 96% of Indiana towns. Median rent is $909 a month. 74.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Winslow | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $90,900 | $150,400 |
| Median rent | $909 | $888 |
| Median household income | $59,464 | $61,953 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.5× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 74.0% | 73.4% |
| Median year built | 1938 | 1966 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Winslow
| People | Winslow | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.1 | 38.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.1% | 17.1% |
| Under 18 | 21.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.7% | 17.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.4% | 11.6% |
| Veterans | 10.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 8.0% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 33.1 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 74.9% | 89.2% |
Weather in Winslow
July highs average 85.7°F and January lows 21.9°F. About 47.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 10.7 inches of snow (typical Indiana town: 21.1 in). Expect about 28 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 103 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
34 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Winslow since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Indiana town. 15 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on June 2, 1990 about 9.7 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 6 deaths and 61 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 15, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 36 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on July 31, 2012.
Severe weather in Pike County since 1996
Pike County has been included in 22 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 25, 2026 | Flood | DR-4933: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| August 15, 2026 | Flood | EM-3651: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3641: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4515: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3456: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Pike County
Pike County had 2,609 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $60,232 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Winslow itself the ACS puts it at 2.1%.
Public schools in Winslow
1 public school with 263 students, about 10.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winslow Elementary School | PK-5 | 263 | 10.5 |
Towns near Winslow
- Oakland City, IN8.0 mi · 2,279 people · home $109,500
- Petersburg, IN8.4 mi · 2,304 people · home $122,000
- Francisco, IN13.2 mi · 545 people · home $98,300
- Holland, IN13.3 mi · 619 people · home $117,900
- Lynnville, IN13.9 mi · 830 people · home $129,700
- Huntingburg, IN14.7 mi · 6,362 people · home $143,800
- Jasper, IN14.7 mi · 16,703 people · home $235,100
- Monroe City, IN17.7 mi · 502 people · home $144,800
Winslow questions
Is Winslow, Indiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Winslow scores better for retirees than 50% of Indiana towns and quieter than 90%. 21.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.1).
How much does a house cost in Winslow?
The median owner-occupied home in Winslow is valued at $90,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $59,464, so homes cost about 1.5 times income. Median rent is $909 a month.
What is the weather like in Winslow?
July highs average 85.7°F and January lows 21.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.9 inches of precipitation a year and 10.7 inches of snow.
Does Winslow get tornadoes?
34 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Winslow since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on June 2, 1990. The typical Indiana town has had 23.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)